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Ron Weaver, a 30‑year‑old former college player, masqueraded as a freshman to join the University of Texas football team in 1995, using a fake identity and social security number before his deception unraveled just before the Sugar Bowl.
After announcing his transfer on June 30, Chris Newstrom reflects on a promising freshman year, a challenging sophomore season, and his new role with UC Santa Barbara.
Jackson Flora's historic 2026 campaign culminated in a College Baseball Foundation award and a top MLB Draft projection.
Eight Arkansas baseball standouts are scattered across summer leagues nationwide, with a notable contingent in the Cape Cod Baseball League, where wood‑bat competition offers a preview of draft potential.
At 22, right‑hander Tyler Bremner boasts a 1.37 ERA and a 39% strikeout rate in High‑A, but experts urge the Los Angeles Angels to let him hone his fastball and breaking pitches before a 2027 big‑league arrival.
The Austrian soccer squad practiced at UC Santa Barbara’s Harder Stadium, attracting local fans, youth teams, and community leaders, highlighting the city’s role as a World Cup training hub.
The organization reveals a deep pool of talent from the Central Coast, Central, North Coast, SF/Oakland, Northern and Sac-Joaquin Sections, highlighting standout players and the multi‑purpose category.
Cal Poly’s consecutive NCAA Tournament appearances highlight both the team’s dominance under Coach Larry Lee and the challenges posed by a metrics-driven selection process that favors power-conference teams.
As the 2026 NCAA baseball tournament prepares to open on May 29, Baseball America offers a deep dive into all 64 participants, spotlighting the powerhouse Longhorns, the pitching‑focused Gauchos, and the challengers hoping to make noise.
Baseball America's College Pitcher of the Year award, launched in 2025, will crown its 2026 winner on June 11. The five finalists — Mason Edwards, Jackson Flora, Aidan King, Dylan Volantis and Dax Whitney — each posted elite ERAs and strikeout totals, setting the stage for a showdown before the College World Series.
Despite a 7-0 defeat that ended their Big West run, the Gauchos' strong RPI and 38-18 record keep them in contention for an NCAA Tournament at-large bid, with the selection show set for May 25 on ESPN2.
The April release of Baseball America's 2026 draft rankings expands to 400 players, highlighting Arkansas' nine selections, LSU's SEC-leading 15 commitments, and a host of high school standouts.
Jesse and Matti Di Maggio are building distinct legacies in American baseball, guided by family tradition and fresh talent.